[thenovice]

Went to feed the 2 sows that are going off for the chop in a few days, and only one came rushing over from the field shelter. Looking over to the entrance, i could see the big fat sow lying in the doorway! Oh crap, i thought, shes dead, or ill. Imagine my suprise, when i heard some squealing and saw a couple of tiny piglets  wriggling in the old straw! Nightmare! Freezing cold wind, snow, subzero temps, no fresh straw, no proper arc or sty, no idea that she was in pig, and just no idea! Quick phone call, and a local chap came scooting over with fresh straw, and showed me how to get them penned in, dry and out of draughts, and what the mum needs. Despite the freezing temps, snow and shackled together shelter, i have 6 good piglets of various colours, and a happy sow this morning. She is very attentive, nice and docile, and moves the straw about for her little uns. Panic over!

[Bionic]

I bet that changes your plans 
Pictures please when you get yourself organised.

[happygolucky]

I find that very moving, strange that I have tears in my eyes but still fancy a bacon roll!!
What a shock indeed, but looks like its turning out good in the end

[gavin davies]

like bionic said i bet that has changed your plans 

[thenovice]

It sure has changed our plans! I just feel so relieved they didnt go last month, perhaps there is some good to come out of the recent shocking weather. Im going to try and not get too attached to the new arrivals, but it looks like mum is here to stay. Thanks for the support 

[Fowgill Farm]

Welcome to the world of pig keeping. How exciting for you, keep an eye that the other one isn't due as well?!
Remember you'll need to give the new mum extra food and to make sure she has plenty of water to drink as she needs to make lots ofmilk for the piglets.
Pigs are very hardy so they'll be fine so long as they are out of the wind & weather and have a good dry bed.
All the best
mandy

[HappyHippy]

Shocking  But in a good way 

Congratulations ! (and also echo the shout for photo's  )

[sabrina]

Lucky mum that she is still hear and good news on the piglets. 

[Mammyshaz]

Wow that would be a shock  . Definitely need piccies 

[Hassle]

this thread is electric with all these shocks ... what a shocker 

[Shropshirelass]

Shocking but nice discovery & more for the freezer soon as a bonus - but personally I'd get the vet to check if the other sows in pig too before she goes x

[MKay]

What age did you get them and how old are they?

[thenovice]

They are 2, and only had them a couple of months. Mum and 6 little ones are doing really well, despite the weather!